201: Sleep Tips That Really Work | Morning Routines, Magnesium, Meal Times, and More

Hi friends!

I have a brand new podcast episode going live, and today I’m talking about one of my all-time favorite topics: sleep!

This is a separate show where I will walk you through the exact checklist I use with my own clients when addressing sleep issues. Because here’s the thing: when we address sleep, a lot of other things start to fall into place. Digestion, hormones, mood, energy, body composition; it all has to do with how well you get your night’s rest.

Whether you’re a distraught new mom, someone who wakes up at 1am and can’t go back to sleep, or just someone who never feels truly rested, this episode is for you.

201: Sleep Tips That Really Work | Morning Routines, Magnesium, Meal Times, and More

This is what we chatted about:

• The power of morning sunlight and why stepping outside first thing is a game changer
• Why most people take the wrong type of magnesium—and what to watch out for
• How Castor Oil Packets Support Your Liver, Calm Your Nervous System, and Help Your Body Go into Rest and Digest Mode
• The optimal timing of meals has a significant impact on sleep quality
• Why drinking before bed can disrupt your deep sleep (and what you should drink instead)
• Link between blood sugar drops and dreaded wake-up time of 1-3am
• How to manage stress and screen time before bed to really wind down your nervous system
• What I really think about unplugging your Wi-Fi router and keeping your phone away from your body at night
• My current favorite sleep supplements – including one that gives me a warm, calm feeling without the hangover

There’s more!

This episode is a friendly reminder that good sleep doesn’t just happen at night, but is built throughout your day.

If you’ve been struggling to get stable, restful sleep, I hope this gives you a solid starting point. If you want to go deeper, I’d be happy to help you do some functional lab work to understand what might be going on hormonally or metabolically. Please email me at gina@fitnessista.com with “SLEEP” in the subject line and I’ll send you all the details; no coaching fee to see your results, just the answers!

I love to unwind with a warm glass of Organifi gold before bed, and I always combine my nightly routine with my favorite magnesium supplement and magnesium spray for extra relaxation. I also swear by my weighted blanket and you can find all my sleep tools and more on my favorite biohacking products page!

Sweet dreams, friends.

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